Hire Intermodal Drivers in Illinois
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Illinois. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
85,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Illinois
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- TWIC card for port access
- Container chassis coupling and securement expertise
- Rail yard and port terminal navigation experience
- Familiarity with container weight verification (VGM) requirements
Illinois Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Illinois
#1
Chicago
#2
Rockford
#3
Joliet
#4
Peoria
#5
Springfield
#6
Champaign
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Illinois
Amazon (15+ FCs)Caterpillar (Peoria)BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet)Walmart DCsADM (Decatur)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Illinois
Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America
I-80/I-90/I-55/I-57 intersection creates the densest freight network
BNSF and UP rail hubs generate massive drayage demand
Manufacturing base provides consistent flatbed freight
Central location reaches 80% of US population within one day
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Illinois Operation
- Home daily — most intermodal routes are local/regional
- Consistent volume at major rail hubs (Chicago, LA, Savannah)
- TWIC card creates competitive advantage over non-credentialed drivers
- Growing sector — intermodal volume increases annually
- Less OTR wear on drivers — shorter routes, predictable schedules
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Hiring Intermodal Drivers in Illinois — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Illinois, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Illinois typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Illinois need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Illinois has 120+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Illinois are Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), Caterpillar (Peoria), BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet).
Our Illinois intermodal driver pool draws from 85,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 69% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.